Summit Village
When Roy Deskin considered the high, tree-green hills and curving valleys surrounding Bellaire in Michigan's Antrim County, he envisioned a challenging ski and golf resort, satisfying to all visitors. Mr. Deskin labored toward that dream, overcoming a typical run of obstacles, from the early 1960's until his death in 1969.
Until late 1977, Mr. Deskin's estate owned and operated the resort. All properties - the main lodge, the golf pro shop, four chalets, and more than 480 acres comprising the Shanty Creek golf course and ski area were sold in February 1978. A month later, Shanty Creek officially became part of the Hilton chain of convention centers and hotels.
Designed by golfing great Arnold Palmer, The Legend 18-hole golf course, opened in 1985.
Schuss Village
Chicago stockbroker Daniel Ionnotti's bright vision was a ski and golf resort patterned after those in Colorado - one that closely resembled a friendly European hamlet. Mr. Ionnotti's realized his dream in December 1968, and named his village "Schuss Mountain".
The first nine holes of the Schuss Mountain golf course were completed in 1972. The remaining nine holes opened in 1977.
The original Ivanhof Restaurant (Now called Ivan's) was destroyed by fire in 1982. Another was erected in a record 60 days. That year the famed SchussyCats began the summer season near the construction zone, staging their shows under a tent.
Club Resorts Inc. purchased Shanty Creek in 1984 and Schuss Mountain in 1985. In 1986, they merged the two resorts, in essence doubling the recreational opportunities and amenities of both beautiful destination resorts.
Cedar River Village
In 1997, Shanty Creek broke its ties with Club Resorts Inc. and became a privately owned property with individual investors at the helm.
The ownership change allowed Shanty Creek to embark on the multi-million dollar Cedar River Village expansion project which included additional skiing, a fourth golf course, and an 85-unit upscale suite hotel with surrounding condominiums. Designed by golfing legend, Tom Weiskopf, Shanty Creek's newest 18-hole golf course, the Cedar River Golf Course, opened in the spring of 1999. The hotel and surrounding condominiums began construction in the spring of 1998 and opened in December 1999.
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